I Would Leave Me If I Could: A Collection of Poetry

by Halsey

I was born 5 weeks early. I couldn’t wait to join the rest of the world, and that is exactly the moment my enthusiasm ceased.

And it was on my first day on Earth that I realized I didn’t measure up, and I never would.

’Cause I won’t love a man Unless he is angry Because of my father.

My mother told me pick your battles wisely but you made me angry at the world so I chose them all.

I am not allowed to want to die anymore. Believe me, I have tried.

I’m sorry I’m having another bad day. My tongue is twisted my words come out like venom.

that fleeting moment at 4 a.m. when I am shaken from a deep sleep because I can’t feel your skin against mine.